As we take joy and delight during the holidays, celebratory plants are all around us. Fir trees decked with lights, ribbon, and ornaments stand proudly over presents. The elegant scarlet leaves of ...

(WTAJ) — The kissing plant, more commonly known as mistletoe, is something you’ll probably see hung in entryways and above doors this holiday season, but why exactly do we use it as an excuse to give ...

The yuletide decorations are up: a trimmed tree, jolly stockings on the mantel and—wait, what’s that white-berried weed hanging from the ceiling? And why are people so amorous when they find ...

It's long been known as a romantic symbol of Christmas, but the reality is that mistletoe has a darker side to it. For one, it can be poisonous for humans. And what's more, if you find that it's ...

Poinsettias, despite their poisonous reputation, are unlikely to cause serious harm if ingested by humans or pets. Holly berries are toxic and can cause symptoms like vomiting and diarrhea, but ...